as in solving
to find an answer for through reasoning
a book of brainteasers that even a really clever person won't have an easy time figuring out
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Recent Examples of figuring out
And that has everyone figuring out right now how to present the semi-tally on July 8.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Plus, there was the challenge of figuring out what the ancestral eukaryotic genome looked like.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
In the meantime, consumer-facing companies face the daunting task of figuring out the new shape of product discovery and e-commerce.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And so, one of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
And solving that is nothing compared to figuring out DFW traffic.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Next came figuring out how to adjust the entire travel itinerary to accommodate three generations of family members, all converging from different corners of the globe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Because this surreal fever dream of a season now acts as a fascinating historical document of the summer of 2000, when reality TV first exploded and the networks were still figuring out the medium.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
But those companies are still figuring out many practical applications for the technology – and how to turn a profit.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Plus, there was the challenge of figuring out what the ancestral eukaryotic genome looked like.
—ArsTechnica, 11 June 2026
In the meantime, consumer-facing companies face the daunting task of figuring out the new shape of product discovery and e-commerce.
—Greg Petro, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
And so, one of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2026
And solving that is nothing compared to figuring out DFW traffic.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026
Next came figuring out how to adjust the entire travel itinerary to accommodate three generations of family members, all converging from different corners of the globe.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
Because this surreal fever dream of a season now acts as a fascinating historical document of the summer of 2000, when reality TV first exploded and the networks were still figuring out the medium.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
But those companies are still figuring out many practical applications for the technology – and how to turn a profit.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for figuring out
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Now a botanist and apothecary, Cadfael aids the local sheriff in solving all manner of crimes committed in and near Shrewsbury Abbey during England’s 15-year civil war known now as the Anarchy.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The protagonist’s obsession with solving the young girl’s apparent murder seems tied to events in her past, which al-Mansour and editors Rafael Nur and Steve Cohen introduce through dreamlike flashbacks.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Now an obvious fix passed by Congress last year is at risk of unraveling because of partisan horse trading.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Progress that once seemed irreversible is now unraveling.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Given the breakout to new highs, the market appears to be answering yes.—
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CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Instead of answering, Brunson asked a question himself.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Bath & Body Works Analyst Lorraine Hutchinson said the turnaround is working out for the body care and fragrance company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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So working out is out of the question, as is going for a swim.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
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According to the firm, Kutner has been involved in resolving approximately 40,000 cases over the course of his career and has represented clients seeking compensation for a variety of injury claims.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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While resolving the Iran conflict is complex and there are many non-economic considerations, those realities do not excuse political theatrics.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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